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Wings Over Namibia Safari

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On this luxury flying safari. See the massive dunes of Sossusvlei, then fly up the skeleton coast to Damaraland – known for its rare desert species. Continue to the Ongava reserve and Etosha national park for all manner of wildlife. Accomodations are in small luxury tented camps and lodges, which will be your base for guided walks, game drives, night game drives and cruising the dunes.

Highlights:

The Namibian Desert-Sassusvlei, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Night Game Drives, Walking, Desert Rhino Tracking

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Olive Grove Guest House
Little Kuala Lodge
Damaraland Camp
Ongava Lodge

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Detailed Itinerary:

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Day 1 – Arrive Windhoek
On arrival into Windhoek and after clearing customs you will be met and driven to the Olive Grove Guest House, a small luxury hotel just a few blocks from the city center.

Each of the 10 guest rooms has a large veranda with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. The open-air lounge, spa bath, plunge pool and tranquil garden all invite the visitor to unwind and relax under Namibia’s open skies The inside lounge is tastefully decorated, with comfortable chairs and a fireplace and the open plan kitchen creates a homely feel.

Relax or explore the town today.
Overnight – Olive Grove Guest House (B&B basis)

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Day 2 – The Namib Desert – Sossusvlei
This morning you will be met and transferred to Eros Airport in time for the 9:15am scheduled flight to the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei, arriving at 10:30am. When you land you will be met by a member of the camp staff and take a scenic drive to your home for the next two nights – Little Kulala Lodge.

Little Kulala Lodge is situated within the arid Namib Desert on the 90,000 acre private Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Accommodation at Little Kulala consists of 11 climate-controlled, thatched “kulalas” (the word means ‘to sleep’) with exquisite fittings and fixtures, and innovative bleached decks – each with a private plunge pool. Each kulala has a rooftop ‘Star Bed’ for romantic stargazing, with both indoor and outdoor showers. The main area features an elegant entertainment area which includes a library, wine cellar, craft boutique, lounge and dining areas. Dining under the clear Namibian skies is a highlight.

Little Kulala Room Desert-adapted wildlife such as ostrich, springbok and gemsbok eke out an existence and are sparsely distributed around Little Kulala. Smaller creatures such as bat-eared fox and aardwolf can be seen at night in the cool desert air. Activities here start with morning guided drives to the spectacular towering dunes of Sossusvlei, through a private gate into the reserve. Sossusvlei is situated within the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world, which itself is part of the Namib Naukluft National Park that stretches 400km south of Walvis Bay and is sandwiched between the west coast and the escarpment that runs parallel more than 100km inland. Its huge dunes and flat valley floors make up the archetypical view of the Namib that is world famous.

Guided drives and walks are also offered on the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve with incredible views, desert-adapted wildlife and plants.
Overnight – Little Kuala Lodge (all meals & activities)

Day 3 – The Namib Desert – Sossusvlei
Depart early this morning for the dunes, returning in the early afternoon. This evening depart on a night game drive.
Overnight – Little Kuala Lodge (all meals & activities)

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Days 4/5 – Damaraland
Today after a leisurely breakfast depart on the scheduled flight to Swakompund, for refuelling. From here you will have a short scenic flight up the Skeleton Coast, where the dunes and the desert meet the Atlantic Ocean. From here you will head eastwards up the Huab River to Damaraland Camp for two nights.

Highlights of the stay of Damaraland Camp are nature excursions into the rocky desert in search of the rare and endangered desert Elephant and Rhino and this is an area where the chances of encountering the desert Elephants are high.

The camp itself is set on the northern face of the Huab River valley and looking south toward the imposing Brandberg Mountains. Early morning mists, generated by the clash between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm desert air of the Skeleton Coast, drift inland along the river sand canyon, providing sustenance to the flora and fauna of the region.. Although wildlife is not concentrated the camp is situated where the rare Desert Elephant roams, alongside Gemsbok (Oryx), Springbok, Ostrich and other hardy desert animals. Rare succulent plants somehow manage to eke out an existence in this harsh countryside.

Damaraland Camp accommodates a maximum of 16 guests in 8 comfortable tented rooms, with en-suite facilities including flush toilets and showers with hot and cold running water. The dining room and bar are combined under canvas, and an open fire is enjoyed on calm evenings. A feature of the camp is the unique rock pool. Tonight relax after dinner and take in the amazing clear stars above.
Overnight – Damaraland Camp (all meals & activities)

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Days 6/7 – Etosha National Park – Ongava Reserve
This morning you depart with your pilot east to Etosha National Park and the Ongava Lodge. Highlights here are the game drives into Etosha National Park as well as the night drives, walks and hides on the private reserve.

Ongava Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Accommodation here comprises 10 air-conditioned rock and thatch chalets, each with en-suite facilities. All meals are served in the main dining area under thatch with a view over the camp’s water hole. Activities include game drives in open 4×4 vehicles into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, Gemsbok, Springbok, and Hartebeest can be seen at many of the water holes in the park.

In addition, night drives and walks are enjoyed on the private reserve. Ongava has resident White and Black Rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.
Overnight – Ongava Lodge (all meals & activities)

Day 8 – Ongava Reserve / Windheok – Depart
This morning after breakfast you will be driven to the airstrip in time for the 9:30am scheduled flight back to Windhoek arriving at 11:00am. From here you will be met and transferred the main airport or to your hotel for the evening.

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